Solving linear equations

I can represent situations using algebra.

I can appreciate how to maintain equality between two statements.

I can recognise that there are many different types of equations of which linear is one type.

I can appreciate that in an equation the two sides of the equals sign balance.

I can appreciate that a solution is a value that makes the two sides of an equation balance.

I can understand that a family of linear equations can all have the same solution.

I can solve a linear equation requiring a single additive step.

I can solve a linear equation requiring a single multiplicative step.

I can understand that an equation needs to be in a format to be ready to be solved, through collecting like terms on each side of the equation.

I can see that when an additive step and a multiplicative step are required to solve an equation, the order of operations will not affect the solution.

I can recognise that equations with unknowns on both sides of the equation can be manipulated so that the unknowns are on one side and then solve this equation.

I can solve complex linear equations, including those involving reciprocals.

I can appreciate the significance of the bracket in an equation.

I can recognise that there is more than one way to remove a bracket when solving an equation.

I can solve equations involving brackets where simplification is necessary first.

I can explore how to solve linear equations graphically via dynamic software.

I can use my knowledge of solving linear equations to solve problems.